MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,442 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated Both. (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis corroded within wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rearmost shackle bush area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside & nearside rearmost inner/outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside & nearside centre inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both offside & nearside outer sills have areas of surface corrosion.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated.
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis , within wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))
Various other chassis areas have surface corrosion.
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis area within wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear leaf spring hanger box section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Bottom ball joint dust cover perishing.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Various chassis areas have surface corrosion.
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear leaf spring hanger box section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis area within wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear leaf spring hanger box section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Bottom ball joint dust cover perishing.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Various chassis areas have surface corrosion.
Offside & nearside outer sills have corroded areas.
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Various chassis areas have surface corrosion.
Aux drive belt frayed
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside outer sill corroded
Nearside rear wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear reflector damaged but not more than 50%
Offside outer sill corroded.
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Various chassis areas have surface corrosion
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken (4.5.4 (a))
Aux drive belt frayed
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside outer sill corroded
Nearside rear wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear reflector damaged but not more than 50%
Offside outer sill corroded.
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Various chassis areas have surface corrosion
Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
auxillary drive belt is fraying
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
auxillary drive belt is fraying
Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Fuel system component leaking possible injector seals/pipes (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate damaged but readable at time of test suggest change
o/s front tyre large screw in inner tread to sidewall area possibly not repairable
slight damage front number plate
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight damage front number plate
travel on parking brake not exsessive
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FL53 KLV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL53 KLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FL53 KLV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 September 2003.
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